Beyond Big-G City
The year is 2025 and Hermes is on the Olympus, Inc., hot seat. He has two short years to halt climate change before the irretrievable tipping point is reached, an existential threat to mortals and immortals alike.David Bernstein embarks on a quest to learn about his unnamed mortal father. Assisted by would-be girlfriend, Cleo Petra, David scours the Middle East for clues that lead him to Rome, Italy, and points beyond.Jim Smith observes unsettling changes in Stella, his mental health client, and fears an evil force, The Power, has secretly escaped its prison to terrorize the City of Mount Olympus once more. And what of Seattle? Clifford Essex leads a desperate race to solve the riddle of an unstable seawall, poised to crumble and take a major transit tunnel with it.From Mount Olympus to the Underworld, from Petra, Jordan, to Seattle, Washington-much is afoot Beyond Big-G City!
Bound to the Elvin Prince
College student Cal Warner spends a good portion of her time trying to keep people from thinking she's crazy. But her carefully constructed reality is turned upside down when she discovers that Relian, the seductive elvin prince who has been starring in her sensuous fantasies, isn't merely a myth. Now she's bound to an elf and stuck in a magical land where no one, least of all Relian, is willing to spill any answers about the truth of her arrival. Relian has lived a life that hasn't changed in millennia, and he likes it that way. As Prince of the Erian people, he has his conscripted duties. And a human woman, even one as desirable as Cal, does not fit into them. But as the enemy darkindred knock on the borders and the magic of his people fades, he might just have to find room. The only other hurdle? He has to make her fall in love with him so she'll tie her life to his--forever.
Bliss
A plague threatens his kingdom but one kiss could rule his heart... Kassandra grew up with myths of Titans and Sirens thanks to her father, but never did she imagine one of these mythological creatures would pop out of an ancient book she discovered in the library. Darius is unlike any man she's known. He's commanding but loyal to his family and he shows her a secret power she never knew she possessed. When he claims to need her help, Kassandra vows to use her special talents to help. Darius is a Titan of the sea, trapped inside a book for a decade when he left his home on a mission to save his world. He's on a deadly time crunch and fears the plague, which had been destroying his undersea kingdom has spread in his absence, and is forced to bring along Kassandra, knowing it could very well put her life in jeopardy. Forced to find magic relics that could end the plague, Darius comes face-to-face with the decision of a lifetime. Let Kassandra drown or give her the kiss of life which will turn her into a Siren and bound her to him for eternity. But one kiss can't change the woman. Darius must learn to trust in Kassandra's abilities if he's going to find a cure for his undersea kingdom, all the while trying to avoid being captured and leading them both into a fate worse than death.
Oedipa Sex
Oedipa "Eddy" Sass - newly orphaned, pop culture obsessed and depressed, attempts to wipe the slate clean of her regrets the night before her birthday. Her subconscious quest, filled with celebrities and ghosts, and each trial reveals a new lesson. As her confidence builds, she hopes to emerge in the morning to say yes to life once again.
Men Who Walk with Dragons
Life is hard. The journey from childhood to adulthood isn't easy. Everyone has a destiny. A potential. A calling from life itself to heroically live and discover the journey you were uniquely born to take. The stories in Men Who Walk with Dragons reveal how to find strength when you don't feel strong, wisdom when you feel confused, friends when you feel alone, courage when you feel afraid and how you can walk with dragons.
La fille, le chien et le gobelet
It has been two years since Dum癡, Marie's big brother, left their quiet village in the mountains of Corsica to go to war against the Germans in the north of France. Prompted by a vivid dream she has been having lately, Marie sets out on a journey to find her brother in France and to bring him back to Corsica. Little does she know, mysterious creatures will both guide and disrupt her mission. The book also features a cultural and visual glossary and a full vocabulary glossary. For more free resources to accompany the book, visit: https: //towardproficiency.com/?p=6849THEMES: WWI - Corsica - Family - Perseverance -- Magic
Some of ?sop’s Fables with Modern Instances
Some of ?sop's Fables with Modern Instances is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition . Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
On the Tips of Her Fingers
"We create monsters in our lives. Our response to them determines how our stories unfold. You can choose to cower in fear and ignorance of them, or you can choose to confront them head on, gathering the intuition and courage to defeat them."On the Tips of Her Fingers centers around Adela, a young girl leading a seemingly quiet life, whose mother spins beautiful stories for her at night. A series of strange events lead to Adela being gifted with magical abilities allowing her to escape from her world. We travel with Adela far from home where she begins to unravel a family secret, stumbling as she learns to use her powers, navigating difficult situations and her own complex feelings about growing up, and meeting friends, magical creatures, talking animals, and evil villains along the way.In a world that can seem complicated, Adela shows the reader the importance of perseverance, courage, and a little bit of magic. On The Tips of Her Fingers is a dark fairytale that will inspire fans of fiction, fairytales, and magical realism to grapple with the concepts of escapism and self-identity in a whole new way.
The Adventures of King
The Adventures of King tells the heart-warming story of a 'Wolf-dog' who tackles outlaws, corrupt Government Agents and does battle on behalf of its master. Set in the early 1900's in the majestic Rocky Mountains of the USA, it is sure to thrill readers old and young alike
Animales que no llegaron a existir
Animales que no llegaron a existirEs un cat獺logo par籀dico ilustrado -a modo de bestiario-, de criaturas... inclasificables. Criaturas que no llegaron a desarrollarse como especie por estar "mal concebidas", cayendo en la extinci籀n y en el olvido. Tal vez partieran de mutaciones desafortunadas, aquellas que no pudieron formar parte del podio ganador en la selecci籀n natural de Darwin o dicho de otra manera: los perdedores de la evoluci籀n.Un libro biling羹e de 120 p獺ginas a todo color, con textos e ilustraciones de Zoe Berriat繳a, un pr籀logo de ?lex de la Iglesia, traducciones al ingl矇s por Toni Rodriguez, dise簽o de Cristo Aleister y editado con mucho esmero por La Bestia Edita."S穩, rechazamos al monstruo al vernos reflejados en 矇l. En su grotesca alteridad se oculta una parte inconfesable de nuestro car獺cter. 癒Maldito monstruo, que exhibe alegremente lo que nosotros luchamos por ocultar!" ?lex de la IglesiaAnimals that didn't get round to existingThis is an illustrated parodic catalogue -in the form of a bestiary- of creatures that are... impossible to classify. Creatures that didn't fully develop as a species due to their "ill conception", and thus fell into extinction and forget. Perhaps they sprung from unfortunate mutations, being those who could not stand upon the winner's podium of Darwin's natural selection, or, in other words: evolution's losers. A bilingual book with 120 pages in full colour, with texts and illustrations by Zoe Berriat繳a, a prologue by ?lex de la Iglesia, English translation by Toni Rodriguez, designed by Cristo Aleister and carefully published by La Bestia Edita. "That's right, we reject the beast when we see ourselves reflected in it. Its grotesque otherness hides an unspeakable side of ourselves. Damn you, beast, gladly displaying what we strive to hide!" ?lex de la Iglesia
The Cardinal - Harvest the Fruit
In the Eastern Church a Female Pope reigns but it is not Lady Challis. It is the one she knew as Cardinal Sophyra.Pope Sophyra is a vampire unlike like Lady Challis. Lady Challis, like a vampire from Hollywood bites with fangs to inject the essential enzymes that allow her to feed, enslave, or kill. Cardinal Sophyra is of a previously unknown species of vampire, she spits her enzymes or "venom." When it lands on the victim, it seeps through the skin into the blood stream. Powerful, intelligent, and scheming she and her kind not only drink the blood of humans, they harvest the body their victims to feast on.As Lady Challis and her daughter Elect-Si work to control Pope Sophyra, a third species of Vampire appears. Much closer to Pope Sophyra and the churches hierarchy, the agenda of this third species compromises the plans of Lady Challis and Elect-Si all at a time when the essential veil between the world of spirits, souls and our physical world is becoming thinner, and thinner.
Hermano Arana y la Olla de Magia
Cuentos populares de Jamaica se ejemplifican a trav矇s de la "entusiasta y Cunny Ashanti (?frica Occidental) ara簽a Dios Anancy, pero muchos jamaiquinos conocen y lo aman como el peque簽o hombre ara簽a que habla con un ceceo y vivir de su ingenio, que es a la vez c籀mica y siniestro, el h矇roe y el villano de cuentos populares de Jamaica ". -The Hon Louise Bennett-Coverly. OJ"Hermano Anancy y la Olla de Magia" es un cuento ingenioso que nos muestra que nuestra debilidad humana y el enga簽o que nos pueden destruir, a causa de nuestra codicia y la estupidez, o poniendo nuestra confianza en las personas equivocadas y las cosas. Este escenario es cada vez lo argumentado y de acuerdo con la Senora Lou, "muestra Anancy en sus historias las t獺cticas de supervivencia empleadas por los d矇biles en la sociedad con el fin de luchar contra los fuertes." Mientras que para muchos m獺s, "Anancy es s籀lo un vago, mentira, enga簽o y la envidia, abajo a la derecha malvada, bueno para nada criatura., sin embargo, todos est獺n de acuerdo que es un brib籀n adorable "
The Spineless Porcupine
"If you could only choose one kind of life, what would you choose?" Pearson asked. "One with quills living like every other porcupine or one that's trailblazing a new path in the vast wilderness?"Mattie, the first porcupine born without any spines, is banished from her clan for being different. She's quickly picked up by the circus due to her commercial potential. At first, she loves the attention, but soon an emptiness grows deep within. That's when Pearson convinces her they belong in the wilderness instead of being enslaved under a ringmaster's control.Will her heartache finally end by escaping from the golden prison of performing, producing, and perfecting?Follow Mattie and Pearson's fantastical journey as they face their painful pasts only to discover their differences are their superpowers. It's an unforgettably rare story that speaks to every age because it's about what we all desire: to feel comfortable in our own skin.
Awakening
A megalomaniac god is pursuing a millennia-old vendetta, and Leif must learn to wrangle a newly awakened power to either become a hero or a villain. He will leave his old life and run from creatures he believed were reserved for myth and legend. He travels across the realms while struggling to tame the blinding rage that comes with his new demi-god like power. Will Leif survive the intra-realm quest and prevent Ragnarok or will he fail to control his awakening?
Branchview
Steven Spencer paranormal novelist is beckoned to the Branchview Estate after receiving a mysterious message on his computer screen. Once there, he is confronted with some hidden secrets, thereby forcing him to bring Loraine Spencer, his lovely wife, to the estate.Soon after the Spencer's arrival, they found themselves entangled in the family's centuries-old struggle with witchcraft, and a Satanic cult called the Secret Society. When two witches return from the dead intending to destroy the Branch family and steal their fortune, all hell breaks loose. Steven soon discovers he is the illegitimate child of the matriarch Penelope Locke Branch.The couple seeks outside help from Loraine's mentor Dr. Sheila Grayson, who is a Grand Witch of White Magic, and they find unexpected help from the immortal mermaid goddess Amphitrite, who oversees her aquatic kingdom from the nearby beach at Lighthouse Point. She in return is forced to take on the human guise of Dr. Amy Seagraves; where she learns the secret to the death of her lost love Mathew Branch. In the Sequel to 'The Unexpected Journey' behind the scenes is a larger plot by the Secret Society to overthrow the U.S. Government and eventually establish a World Rule. This sets the wheels in motion for an inevitable "The Epic Showdown' on the expansive grounds at Branchview. One in which the forces of good and evil supernaturally clash on the heels of a massive Hurricane brewing offshore in the Atlantic.
Iron Will
Another day, another creature. But are they really all bad?While Pandora is still on the loose, Haydeez and Linx try to get ahead of the game. But when multiple creatures pop up and start hunting children, it always feels like they're just playing catch-up. Haydeez races against the clock to prevent a monstrous creature from eating children, while Linx hunts down a key component in Pandora's plan: a rare phenix egg.Unfortunately for the people of Boston, Pandora isn't staying quiet. She uses her time to release one of the most feared creatures in Greek mythology, and she needs a family to house its spirit.
The Tomte’s Hat
Author and Illustrator Birgit Ruotsala was inspired to write and illustrate books about her love for Scandinavian culture as told by her grandparents. The tomtes that her grandmas taught her about have kept the customs and traditions alive, even when the tomtes are being mischievous and making up stories. It is Birgit's goal to introduce a little Scandinavian living to all interested.THE TOMTE'S HAT is the first book in a series of Tomte adventures. If you want to know more about these adventures, please visit Birgit's website and sign up to receive "THE TOMTE TIMES" newsletter where you will also find tomte merchandise and upcoming events and new book releases.Birgit's website is: birgitsdesigns.comIt is Birgit's goal to introduce a little Scandinavian living to all interested.
Where do Rainbows come from?
A cute spin on where rainbows come from that teaches children why it is so important to get along with one another.
Finding Pia
Finding Pia is for young adult and adult fantasy fiction readers alike. This book is a coming-of-age story, imbued with elements of human rights issues, Norse mythology, politics, magic and spirituality. The novel centers around a girl named Pia, whose grandfather has been researching their island's ancient heritage. Together, they make discoveries which bring legends to life and lead Pia to realize her role in dark and dangerous times.
Chronicles of Curses Books 1-3
Adored fairy tales as a kid and never quite grew out of them? Love your fantasies written with hard-working heroines, snarky heroes and a dash of romance? Look no further!The Chronicles of Curses omnibus compiles together the first three fairy tale retellings in the series by H. L. Macfarlane into one all new package. The books contained in this omnibus are: Big, Bad Mister WolfeSnowstorm KingThe Tower Without a DoorBook blurbs: A young girl with an uncertain future. A deceitful conman with something to hide...When Scarlett Duke discovers the truth about her birthright, she's whisked away to live with her grandmother in the dark depths of the woods. Desperately trying to reconnect with her estranged family, Scarlett soon finds herself increasingly drawn to the mysterious wandering merchant who saved her life two years prior.Adrian Wolfe is a merchant and conman with a dark secret. Cursed by Scarlett's grandmother for one of his tricks, he's determined to do whatever it takes to rid himself of the spell. And when he lays eyes on Scarlett, he knows he's found his chance. But as he tries to seduce her and force her grandmother's hand, they stumble upon something much bigger - a murderous plot involving the entire Duke family.As they begin unravelling the truth, Adrian can't help but start falling prey to the shy, innocent charms of the young woman he sought to betray...What do you do when winter never ends?Tempestuous, hedonistic Kilian Hale does not wish to be king. Only a curse cast by his father on his deathbed ties him to the throne until his elder brother, Gabriel, returns from war.Spurned for not possessing the blonde hair and blue eyes of the people of Alder, Elina Brodeur seeks to win their approval by requesting an audience with their cruel, lazy king. But Kilian is not interested in the town's pleas for extra provisions to help them through the particularly harsh winter, and time and again turns Elina away.Yet the king soon discovers that he's met his match in Elina, who strikes a deal with Kilian to get what she wants. But as provisions run low and tensions run high, Kilian struggles to get rid of the crown he never wanted whilst Elina tries to deny her growing feelings for the king she swore to hate.The appearance of a pair of travelling magicians may just change everything...Eventually, talking to yourself gets a little boring.After being locked away for twelve years in an enchanted tower, Princess Genevieve finally decides that enough is enough. She'll climb out of the window of the tower and...And that's where her plan ends. For Genevieve knows nothing of the world - not even the way back to the royal palace and her beloved mother. But when a tired and angry wizard magically appears in the tower just as Genevieve is trying to escape it, she is provided with a very reluctant guide back home.Julian Thorne has been exploring the world and strengthening his magic for twelve years to avoid coping with the mysterious death of his father. Now shackled with a young woman who claims to be the Princess Genevieve, the wretched wizard becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that may finally give him answers to what happened twelve years ago.The lives of the two may be far more connected than either of them could have ever imagined.
League Of Assassins
ATTENTION DARK FANTASY READERS: If you're looking for an action-packed assassin adventure with an unassuming hero, sword battles and dark magic, you must buy this book! BUT FIRST A WARNING... This is not a long, drawn-out story. At 70-ish pages it's a quick read and it will give you that "fantasy fix" you're looking for. When you buy Betrayal, you'll enjoy the following timeless gothic elements that the Dark Fantasy sub-genre is known for: - Middle Age style speech and dress- Lunar Knights and Shadow Titans- Sword fights and epic battles- Magical modified weapons- A brotherhood of diverse assassins- Shadow magic and wizards- A fantasy adventure into the dark unknown- Mysterious ancient prophecies- Supernatural powers ...AND SO MUCH MORE! Below is a just a taste of the story you're going to get: After shadow titans killed his parents, young Wren is taken in by a secret league of assassins. For years he served as a squire. But it's finally time for his first mission. The Elder gathers the League's best assassins: Viper, Jackal, and Winter Fox. He instructs them to head toward the Narvik Sea to dispose of Lunar Knights in the area. This concerns the others, as it would surely increase the Shadow King's power in that region. Wren particularly still holds a grudge because of what happened to his family. The Elder reminds them that the League is impartial to such matters and sends them on their way. Despite his misgivings, Wren goes on the adventure. Nervous and unsure of himself, he clings to the experience of the others who would rather not have the boy around. Little do they know, there is a betrayer among them and enemies lurk in the darkness. Not only will Wren's world be turned upside down, but he will embark on an adventure that will change the fate of all mankind. Within this action-packed fantasy adventure, you'll find sword battles, magical wizards, a league of assassins, Middle Age speech, style and clothing. Not to mention the supernatural powers, betrayal, modified weapons, shadow titans, ancient prophecies, and MUCH MUCH MORE! But don't take our word for it. Buy this book today and see for yourself!
Dragon Slayer
ATTENTION DRAGON LOVERS: If you like to read fantasy books about dragons, wizards, elves, and knights, this book is for you. When you buy your copy of Dragon Slayer: Empire in Ruin, you'll be instantly immersed in a world of dragons, gladiators, magic, and swords. This isn't just another "fantasy novel." This book is impactful and boasts the following features: - A gritty female heroine- Bloody gladiator battles- Epic dragon battles- Battle-weary knights- Quirky side-kicks- AND grumpy old wizards So, don't buy this book unless you truly LOVE stories about dragons! Here's a quick "glimpse" of the story you'll get: After proving herself to Meverick, the old wizard guides the team to the bustling city of Seaside to find transportation across the Great Sea. While at the docks, they find a melting pot of traders, pirates, smugglers, drunkards, gypsies, prizefighters and more. Among these characters is Murdock, a boisterous captain that agrees to take them to their destination. Despite their differences, Avalon begins to make friends with not only Presley and Roderick, but some of the crew. Little do they know, the Draken commander is hot on their trail and ready to unleash his vengeance against the human dragon slayers. During this high fantasy adventure, Avalon will encounter dragons, wizards, knights, pirates, bandits, dragon guards and much, much more! BUY YOUR COPY OF THIS AMAZING DRAGON FANTASY TODAY!
League Of Assassins
ATTENTION DARK FANTASY READERS: If you're looking for an action-packed assassin adventure with an unassuming hero, sword battles, and dark magic, you must buy this book! BUT FIRST A WARNING... This is not a long, drawn-out story. At 70-ish pages it's a quick read and it will give you that "fantasy fix" you're looking for. When you buy Betrayal, you'll enjoy the following timeless gothic elements that the Dark Fantasy sub-genre is known for: - Middle Age style speech and dress- Lunar Knights and Shadow Titans- Sword fights and epic battles- Magical modified weapons- A brotherhood of diverse assassins- Shadow magic and wizards- A fantasy adventure into the dark unknown- Mysterious ancient prophecies- Supernatural powers ...AND SO MUCH MORE! Below is a just a taste of the story you're going to get: After one of their own betrayed the League of Assassins, the remaining brothers struggle to recuperate. The Jackal and Winter Fox are gone. Wren is in a coma nearly dead from his wounds. In order to find answers, the Elder and Viper must make an uneasy alliance with the Barber, a dark healer that works for both sides. The surgeon must perform a dangerous procedure if Wren is to survive. This forces the Elder to share a dark secret with Viper. Meanwhile, Wren must face otherworldly forces in order to escape his never-ending nightmare. When you buy this book, you won't be able to put it down. But don't take our word for it. Scroll up and BUY YOUR COPY TODAY!
At the Back of the North Wind
We are presenting this edition as a part of the selected Christmas specials and classics published for this joyful and charming holiday season, for all those who want to keep the spirit of Christmas alive with a heartwarming tale. At the Back of the North Wind is a fantasy centered on a boy named Diamond and his adventures with the North Wind. Diamond is a very sweet little boy who makes joy everywhere he goes. He fights despair and gloom and brings peace to his family. One night, as he is trying to sleep, Diamond repeatedly plugs up a hole in the loft wall to stop the wind from blowing in. However, he soon finds out that this is stopping the North Wind from seeing through her window. Diamond befriends her, and North Wind lets him ride on her back, taking him on several adventures. Though the North Wind does good deeds and helps people, she also does seemingly terrible things. On one of her assignments, she must sink a ship. Yet everything she does that seems bad leads to something good. The North Wind seems to be a representation of Pain and Death working according to God's will for something good.
Dragon Slayer
A MUST READ! ATTENTION DRAGON LOVERS: If you like to read fantasy books about dragons, wizards, elves, and knights, this book is for you. When you buy your copy of Dragon Slayer: Empire in Ruin, you'll be instantly immersed in a world of dragons, gladiators, magic, and swords. This isn't just another "fantasy novel." This book is impactful and boasts the following features: - A gritty female heroine- Bloody gladiator battles- Epic dragon battles - Battle-weary knights- Quirky side-kicks- AND grumpy old wizards So, don't buy this book unless you truly LOVE stories about dragons! Here's a quick "glimpse" of the story you'll get: After the Necro-war, the kingdom of Miceara fell into ruin. The gateway portals are closed. The King's army is all but decimated. Worst of all, dragons infest the lands, leaving nothing but fire and ash in their wake. Disgraced and disfigured by the giant serpents, the King spends his days watching gladiators fight to the death in the Collesium. After receiving troubling news of more dragon attacks, the King makes a drunken proclamation. Any gladiator that survives tomorrow's challenge shall win their freedom and will be promoted to lead his dragon-slaying division. Avalon, a street-smart girl that trusts no one, sees this as her chance to escape the arena and leave the gladiator life behind her. After a bloody battle that nearly kills her, Avalon embarks on a journey that will change her life forever. The decisions she makes will affect the lives of every man, woman, and child in the kingdom. During this high fantasy adventure, Avalon will encounter dragons, wizards, knights, pirates, bandits, dragon guards and much, much more! BUY YOUR COPY OF THIS AMAZING DRAGON FANTASY TODAY!
Fantasy Creature Coloring Book
Fantasy Creature Coloring Book - Set of 10 unique designs
ShiNoKage
A young man who was born in feudal Japan, Koga-Ryu Province begins learning Ninjutsu and the art of the dragon. When a village raid by the Black Dragon who are Iga-Ryu Province, secretly disguised as Americans, happens, the young man's life becomes changed forever. As both his parents are taken from him. On that dreadful night, he moves to America after his training is finished to find the group who murdered his family. Only to discover an old enemy whose name had long been forgotten. Also thrown in the mix, he learns his Sensi and grandmaster is still alive but plotting to destroy the world by unleashing an ancient evil. Should he continue his personal vendetta to destroy every member of the Black Dragon? Or try and stop the very one that trained him from ending all life as we know it?
ShiNoKage
A young man who was born in feudal Japan, Koga-Ryu Province begins learning Ninjutsu and the art of the dragon. When a village raid by the Black Dragon who are Iga-Ryu Province, secretly disguised as Americans, happens, the young man's life becomes changed forever. As both his parents are taken from him. On that dreadful night, he moves to America after his training is finished to find the group who murdered his family. Only to discover an old enemy whose name had long been forgotten. Also thrown in the mix, he learns his Sensi and grandmaster is still alive but plotting to destroy the world by unleashing an ancient evil. Should he continue his personal vendetta to destroy every member of the Black Dragon? Or try and stop the very one that trained him from ending all life as we know it?
CUENTOS DE SABIDUR?A para Almas Inquietas
Cuentos de Sabidur穩a para Almas Inquietas. El Camino de la reflexi籀nRelatos escogidos de oriente y occidente, antiguos y nuevos, que conducen a la reflexi籀n y al contacto con lo m獺s 穩ntimo del ser Los cuentos, met獺foras y aforismos que dan contenido a este libro proceden e los m獺s variados lugares y 矇pocas. Los hay que su origen se remonta a cientos de a簽os, otros son nuevos de an籀nimos autores, y algunos incluso, recientemente escritos por m穩. Lo que todos ellos comparten es la capacidad para llegar al coraz籀n del coraz籀n, y al coraz籀n de la mente. Estas narraciones no son cuentos literarios, escritos para distraer, sino historias que nos hacen reflexionar y dirigir nuestro pensamiento hacia lo m獺s 穩ntimo de nuestro ser. Cada cuento, cada aforismo es una lecci籀n, un mensaje, una met獺fora que nos puede conducir y guiar en nuestra b繳squeda de La Verdad. Cuento a cuento, su lectura, su reflexi籀n, e incluso su comentario pueden avivar la llama del esp穩ritu.
Folk Tales And Fairy Lore In Gaelic And English
A treasury of Gaelic tales, given back their voice from hearth and hill. Magic survives in whispering Highlands. This Gaelic folk tales collection gathers oral tradition stories in both Gaelic and English, presented as a bilingual fairy tales book that honours cadence as much as content. The collection reads like a compact Celtic folklore anthology: short domestic yarns, mournful ballads reframed as narrative, and longer traditional Scottish legends rooted in Highlands and Islands folklore. Its recurrent moods move from wry domestic humour to the eerie and uncanny; supernatural folklore themes are realised through encounters with otherworldly visitors, tests of wit, and transformations that reflect communal belief. The editor's attention to dialect and phrasing keeps the teller's rhythm audible without alienating modern readers, making the work equally suited to unhurried evening reading and to bedtime stories for families. Collected and arranged by James Macdougall from communities across nineteenth century Scotland, these narratives function as entertainment and as ethnography - an ear to speech, custom and social memory at a decisive moment in cultural history. The bilingual presentation lets readers compare Gaelic phrasing with its English renderings, so language students, translators and anyone curious about idiom will find sustained value. Casual readers will find brisk plots and atmospheric detail; scholars and collectors of classic literature will prize the book's documentary weight as folklore for cultural studies. Readers fond of the Andrew Lang fairy books and Joseph Jacobs fairy tales will discover familiar motifs, yet here the Gaelic voice remains distinct and often haunting. It complements other Victorian collections while offering a rarer bilingual record. Its blend of accessibility and archival worth makes it a welcome addition to libraries of Celtic studies and to family bookshelves. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
Der Regendrache
Dies ist die Geschichte von einem Drachen. Aber nicht von irgendeinem Drachen, sondern von einem Regendrachen.Sein Name war Edmund. Edmund spuckte kein Feuer, sondern Regen."Wie, Regen?", werdet ihr euch fragen, Kinder.Lest das Buch und ihr werdet die Wahrheit 羹ber Edmund und seine ungew繹hnlichenWasserabenteuer erfahren.
The Secrets in Their Roots
"Look where you have already been; where you have already looked. And never allow anyone to steal or kill what you believe ". - Grandma MiracleThose words were uttered in a nightmarish dream and Angelic had no clue what they meant, but she and her siblings were determined to find out! Death, mystery, and power hang in the balance, while they navigate through their journey. Strangers will become allies and monsters will be identified. From a magical estate home in the bayou, to dark underground tunnels in the DMV; will the naive siblings find the key that unlocks the door to the mystery of their past, before tragedy strikes in the present? Will the secrets from their roots, be the truth that leads them to victory or will they stir up more questions? Let's walk through the doors, and find out.Editor: LaShawn Law Elle Dee's Consulting
Peterchens Mondfahrt
Herr Sumsemann, der Maik瓣fer, fliegt mit Peter und Anneliese, zwei Menschenkindern, zum Mond, um von dort sein verloren gegangenes sechstes Beinchen zu holen.
The Crock of Gold
The Crock of Gold (1912), one of three original novels by James Stephens, is a work only a master of fiction and folklore could imagine. Taking up the major philosophical and psychological concerns of the early-twentieth century-over a decade before works by T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf, among others, would cement literary Modernism's place in history-Stephens' novel is a groundbreaking and important work. The text centers on the Philosopher and his wife, the Thin Woman, who undergo a series of journeys and harrowing trials. Faced with danger both human and divine, the two characters are forced to weather the winds of change in order to change themselves. Divided into six books, The Crock of Gold-no doubt inspired by the Irish oral tradition of storytelling-follows the Philosopher's quest to save the most beautiful woman in the world; his encounter with the gods who have captured her; his return home and arrest for murder (he has been framed by leprechauns incensed at the loss of their crock of gold); and finally, the Thin Woman's quest to find the fabled Three Infinites. James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is perhaps unparalleled in its ability to weave together ancient narrative techniques, mythological sources, and such dominant themes of its day as gender equality and humanity's quest for self-understanding beyond the traditional boundaries of faith and religion. It is also a darkly comic novel, full of ironic political commentary and suspiciously human conversations situated within the animal world. Most popular of Stephens' works, The Crock of Gold conceals in its humorous, irreverent outlook a deeply serious, ultimately reverent love for the human soul-unsurprising for an author whose life was marked with difficulty from the very beginning. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.
Contes des ?bahitiens
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Irish Fairy Tales
Irish Fairy Tales is a selection of mythical stories highlighting themes of love, duty and deception in the magical setting of ancient and medieval Ireland. Each narrative presents internal and external conflicts that test the moral code of its leading characters. James Stephens explores Ireland's cherished history though the eyes of fabled hunters, soldiers, kings and queens. Many stories feature the Fianna, a group of tribal warriors, and their legendary leader, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Other tales include "The Wooing of Becfola," "Becuma of the White Skin" and "Mongan's Frenzy." It's a marvelous display of culture and tradition that balances morality with adventure. With colorful prose and larger than life characters, Irish Fairy Tales delves into the Fenian Cycle-a prominent part of both Irish and Scottish mythology. This spirited retelling captivates readers pulling them into a world of wonder and mystery. It's one of Stephens' most successful works and has been a literary staple for generations. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Irish Fairy Tales is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
I Love My Brother Enki
A tale of climbing mountains to escape drugs, gods, and ghosts. A tale of conversing with the Elder Race while trying to escape yourself, completely giving up on Life and Love. A tale of the Dark Path that leads to the Light inside, ISHTAR, and THE ALL. A tale where obtaining the Keys to the Gates of Consciousness occurs unknowingly, after ayahuasca, meditation, and fasting, while seeking to find The Balance.
Court of Memories
Magic comes with a price. If Cassia wants a happily ever after in the Fae realm, she'll have to join a brutal fight for a crown she doesn't even want. Cassia is so close to the life she always wanted. A changeling who was always out of place in the human world, she is on her way to finding love, magic, and happiness with four Fae princes. The monster threat against her life has been contained. For now. But they are attracted to her power and her untrained magic, and it's a race against time before they break through again.And the monsters aren't the only ones trying to kill Cassia. The Queen's Trial is approaching, and her power makes her a target and a threat to the other noble houses vying to be queen. With her enemies piling up and only Four Fae Princes on her side she's running out of options. There's only one rule in Queen's Trial: Survive.
Fractured Frazzled Folk Fables and Fairy Farces
Fractured Frazzled Folk Fables and Fairy Farces is adult literature that satirizes classic children's folk tales, fables and fairy tales into more mature presentations featuring adult language, content and humor. Author Jay Dubya goes right to work retelling Aesop's Fables into "A Sap's Fables." Adult renditions of "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "The Wind and the Sun," "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Crow and the Pitcher," and "The Rabbit and the Turtle" are all cleverly portrayed. Other famous fables rewritten into adult accounts are "The Fox and the Crow," "The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg," "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "The Lark and Its Offspring," "The Miller, His Son and the Jackass," "Belling the Cat" and finally "The Dog, the Fox and the Stream." Folk and Fairy Tales from England, France, Germany and Russia are also imaginatively assaulted and converted into adult-oriented stories. Jay Dubya thoroughly corrupts "The Three Little Piglet Brothers," "The Flashing Elves," "The Golden Goose's Goosing Curse," "The Notorious Sleeping Beauty" and "Petite Red Riding Hood." Other classic stories that are not saved from degeneration are "Jack's Magnificent Beanstalk," "Hansel and Gretel Dumkoff," "Little Ebony Sambo," "Rapunzel's Draping Hair" and "Tom Thumb's History." Finally, the author completely corrupts into adult parody rewrites "Peter W. and the Wolf," "The Rumpelstiltskin No-Spin Zone," "Beauty and the Beastly Beast," "Cinderella's Fella'" and the classic folktale "Flaky Snow White and the Seven Midgdwarfs." Fractured Frazzled Folk Fables and Fairy Farces is Jay Dubya's twenty-first book. This book is definitely not written for or to be read by children.
Wayfinder
Lara Jansen knows if she's being lied to.Her strange truth-sensing ability has brought her from Boston to the Barrow-lands, a Faerie world embroiled in a bloody civil war between Seelie and Unseelie...and into the arms of a Faerie prince, Dafydd ap Caerwyn, whose love is the one thing Lara is certain of.But love and power don't easily go hand-in-hand, and Lara's magic is enhanced-and threatened-by a weapon only she can wield: a deadly enchanted staff which seeks to bend her to its will. With Dafydd missing, perhaps dead, and the Barrow-lands on the cusp of destruction, Lara has no other choice. She must harness the magic of the staff and her own truthseeking talents, blazing a path to a long-forgotten truth-a truth with the power to save the Barrow-lands...or destroy them.
Tales from the Deep Dark Forest
He was quite an ugly man, but he did not know it, because no one ever told him! She was a princess who had always been told she was beautiful, but she was not! If these 2 characters meet, is there any chance they might have a future together? According to the legend, if an ugly man were to be kissed by a Princess, he would immediately turn into a toad. However, this ugly man had no idea how ugly he was, and he did not know about the legend of turning into a toad. The Princess was just as ugly as the ugly man. Because she was a Princess, however, everyone always told that she was beautiful. She, of course, believed them. They will meet, face to face, but what happens when they do is certainly not what you might have expected. Follow this laugh-out-loud tale of intrigue as our two main characters must deal with issues for which neither was prepared. Does it cause anyone to change? Oh yes, but not as you would expect. The Moral will leave everyone smiling because there is a lesson we all need to learn, not just children!
Chimamanda
On November 19, 1803, Scottish explorer, Mungo Park, embarked on his second exploration of River Niger in West Africa. He was determined this time to trace the path of River Niger from its origins in the mountains of Fouta Djalon to its end point in the Gulf of New Guinea by the Atlantic Ocean. At Boossa, in the heart of the Yaour Kingdom, his boat slammed into a family of mermaids performing a naming ceremony of their third daughter, Chimamanda. Thinking they had hit a herd of hippopotami, Mungo Park opened fire and killed the beloved patriarch of the River Niger dynasty and his only son. Shrapnel also hit the forehead of the new born."Chimamanda: The Adventures of Little Mermaid's African Cousin" is the story of the young mermaid's obsession with the scar on her forehead and her search to find a way to erase it. The search places her in conflict with her mother, the river goddess, and her sisters with whom she is in a competition to inherit River Niger when their mother passes away. Her adventure takes her into the world of humans where she helps them to construct the bridge across the Niger, against her mother's wishes. But life as a human comes with more problems than she bargained for.By dissolving the boundary between the physical world and the spiritual world, this novella gives young adult readers a new interpretation of an old folklore while bringing out the same timeless truth that every generation searches for.
